Longcase clock movement by John and James Harrison
- Made:
- 1726-1728 in Barrow-upon-Humber
- maker:
- John Harrison
Striking, weight-driven longcase clock movement by John & James Harrison, Barrow, Lincolnshire, c.1726 – 8. Wooden frame and wheelwork, grasshopper escapement, grid-iron pendulum. Eight-day duration. The grasshopper escapement, pendulum, count-wheel, hammer and bell are not original to the clock and were added in the 1970's. The frame and wheelwork are original.
Clockmakers Museum No. 552
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3436
- Materials:
- oak (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), lead (metal) and lignum vitae (wood)
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers